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Bonaventura

66 – Croydon, London, England

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In Her Own Words

About her

I guess my friends would say I am kind, creative, and pretty all round amazing - but then of course they are themselves a select and discerning bunch, readily open to bribes.

I've lived in Japan and spent considerable time in the South of France, and in both learned to love landscape and respect for nature. Love walking and talking, my work (for an international aid agency): writing in cafes; sushi, Madmen: gardening and growing food - blackcurrants, raspberries, beans and all sorts: Art Deco, Talisker, sculpture, languages, Italy, hedgerows and dry stone walls; maps; cinema (including the ads and the trailers, the whole nine yards) crumpets with marmite, and tea. Never knowingly used the phrase, 'No thank you, I've just had one'.

I have a good relationship with my ex-husband and his (now grown up) children, who still refer to me as their (evil) stepmother, high praise indeed. And friends new and longstanding, from age 9 (my piano playing partner) to 90.

Random things?
Most recent favourite book, The Running Hare.
Currently reading Resurgence. The Economist and the ArtFund magazine.
Favourite charity is Storybook Dads.
Last listened to JJCale.
Last cooked Easter biscuits, which were not the best, according to everyone who had one, including those who had two.
Last wore Muguet de Bois scent.
My study has a collage of images on the wall above my desk, including a photograph of Berlusconi surrounded by ministers which looks like an Old Master; sketches of rooftops by my dad and me; an 'Allez!' poster from the Tour de France on Mont Ventoux: the three-and-a-bit legged chair outside the Palais des Nations in Geneva: cards of a Japanese tea garden, sculpture from the Bronze exhibition; a London Born and Brewed beermat: a photo of my brother, holding a hen; photos of sandbars, of a 50's couple kissing in Paris; the Goethe quote; the wonderful logo of the Royall Albert Hall,

So - things there that catch my eye or lift my heart or sing to me in some special way.

Might you do the same?

About her ideal match

A man with smile lines, a warm and generous nature, self-awareness and mischievous eyes would be a great start. The rest is probably more up to being together and finding out

What Her Friends Say

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About her

Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Location:
Croydon, London, England
Gender:
Female
Age:
66
Star sign:
Aries
Height:
5' 6" (168cm)
Body type:
Ask me later
Looks:
Ask me later
Hair colour:
Light Brown
Eye colour:
Hazel
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Looking for:
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage
Have children:
Yes, not living with me
Want children:
Ask me later
Daily diet:
Eat healthily
Smoking:
Never
Drinking:
Occasionally
Education:
Postgraduate
Occupation:
Other
Income:
Comfortable
Ethnicity:
White/Caucasian
Home language:
English
Other languages:
French; Italian
Religion:
Agnostic

About her ideal match

Country of origin:
Anywhere in the World
Location:
Within 100 miles of postcode district TW9 (Richmond)
Gender:
Male
Age range:
54 - 70
Star sign:
Any
Height:
5' 7" (169cm) - 6' 4" (194cm)
Body type:
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Stocky
Looks:
Average; Attractive
Hair colour:
Any
Eye colour:
Any
Has a photo:
Decidedly important
Relationship Status:
Single; Divorced; Widowed
Have children:
Any
Want children:
Yes; Maybe
Daily diet:
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian
Smoking:
Never; Occasionally; Trying to Quit
Drinking:
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week
Education:
University; Postgraduate
Occupation:
Any
Income:
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy
Ethnicity:
Any
Home language:
Any
Other languages:
English
Religion:
Spiritual, but not religious
  • Not important at all
  • Slightly important
  • Moderately important
  • Decidedly important
  • Non-negotiable

More about her

Personality
Sense of humour:
Irreverent
Intelligence:
Intelligent
Ruled by:
The heart
Party behaviour:
An average mingler
Personality traits:
Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving
Valued qualities:
Chemistry; Honesty; Hope; Humour; Kindness
Fashion sense:
Contemporary (I'm cool, but I don't need labels)
Favourite clothing:
Anything, as long as it's black
Is the glass half full or half empty:
Depends what's in it
More physical characteristics
Hair style:
It has its moods
Eyesight:
I wear contacts
Body art:
I don't have any
Leisure & entertainment
Date activities:
A movie; Attending a sporting event; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Visiting a gallery
Music preferences:
Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Latin; R&B / Soul; World
Reading:
I read books regularly; I read magazines regularly
Books:
Fiction; Non-fiction
TV habits:
I rarely watch television
TV programmes:
Comedy / Sit-coms; Dramas; Nature/Wildlife; News; Talk shows
Movie frequency:
Occasionally or irregularly
Movie preferences:
Action; Comedy; Drama; Independent
Interests:
Cooking; Gardening; Painting; Photography; Politics; Reading; Sculpting; Writing books
Sport involvement:
An active participant
Sports:
Dance; Walking
Food
Cooking:
I love it!
Food:
Chinese; French; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Sushi; Thai
Go Out to Eat:
I eat out a few times a month
Dietary Restrictions:
Other
More lifestyle
Pace of Life:
Manageable
Time at work:
I work a standard 40 hour week
Pastimes of choice:
Spending time outdoors
Time online:
I check in once a day
Family size:
I've got brothers
Family contact:
I see them when I can
Relationship Type:
I'm just plain single
Willing to Relocate:
I'd consider it
Likes & dislikes
Animals:
I like animals
Pets (Like):
Cat(s); Dog(s)
Pets (Dislike):
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s)
Turn-ons:
Dancing; Intelligence
Turn-offs:
Sarcasm; Thrill seeking
The deep stuff
Work aspirations:
I already have my ideal job
Religious attendance:
Rarely
Dream home:
Other
Politics:
Liberal
Retirement plans:
Doing voluntary work
Feelings about using Encounters Dating:
Hopeful; Optimistic
Honesty:
Very